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0118 907 0033Discover the local area
Shiplake Meadow’s location is as tranquil as it is convenient. It’s just a 5-minute drive to the delightful riverside town of Henley-on-Thames. Full of detailed Georgian architecture, it offers an array of boutique shops, a Waitrose, a fine selection of bars and restaurants and a farmer’s market twice a month.
The Parish of Shiplake comprises three villages – Shiplake, Shiplake Cross and the largest, Lower Shiplake itself. This pretty village borders a peaceful stretch of the Thames with idyllic riverside footpaths. It has its own post office, village store and familyrun butchers.
River stories
Heralded by The Times as one of the best 50 museums in the world, at The River & Rowing Museum you can explore the captivating history of the sport of rowing, the River Thames, and the town of Henley. The Museum showcases these themes through a wide variety of special exhibitions and events across four major permanent galleries.
Ancient architecture
Greys Court is a picturesque 16th-century mansion and tranquil gardens. Through the mixture of architectural influences and historical remnants, you can discover the stories of the different families that make up the rich 900-year history of this residence. The extensive walled gardens are decorated with roses, wisteria, a maze and an ornate octagonal stone fountain.
Through the key hole
Nuffield Place is a modest yet charming mid-20th century home which tells the captivating story of Lord and Lady Nuffield. Lord Nuffield, founder of the Nuffield Foundation, the Nuffield Trust and Nuffield College, Oxford, was one of the most prolific philanthropists of the 20th century. Their home and personal possessions are just as they left them, the decor and furnishings intact.
Sitting beyond Shiplake Meadow’s idyllic landscaped grounds lies the Chiltern Hills, a stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This rural paradise covers an extensive 324 square miles and stretches across four of the South’s most picturesque, exclusive counties.
A dream for nature lovers and ramblers alike, the Hills offer plenty of hiking and cycle tracks, and a plethora of historical and fine dining options scattered along the way. Whether you are looking for an energising work-out along well considered routes, or a relaxing meander through a tranquil retreat, you couldn’t ask for more.
The lush parkland of nearby Stonor Gardens is set in a dramatic, sweeping valley deep within the heart of the Chiltern Hills. Visitors are invited to explore the three gardens and will find the ponds and fountains of the 17th Century Italianate Pleasure Garden, as well the former Old Kitchen Garden designed and nurtured by Lady Camoys into a new flower garden.
